How to call French Polynesia from the US
- From mobile
- +689 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- 011 689 xx xx xx xx
From $0.63/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial French Polynesia from the US
How to make a call to French Polynesia from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. An 8-digit number follows 689, and its area code is the first 3 or 4 digits.
- 011The US exit code
- 689Country code of French Polynesia
- 404Îles du Vent
- xxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +689 xx xx xx xx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +689 40 41 23 45
- Mobile
- +689 40 41 23 45
- Landline
- 011 689 40 41 23 45
Main area codes in French Polynesia
The area code comes right after 689, then the local number
- Îles du Vent(IDV)011 689404011 689405011 689408then 5 digits
- Îles Sous-le-vent(ISLV)011 689406then 5 digits
- Polynesia011 6894088011 689494011 689495011 689496011 689498then the local number
- Remote Archipelago011 689409then 5 digits
Before you call French Polynesia
Area codes by island group
Îles du Vent also uses 405 and 408. Each of these codes takes 5 more digits.
- Îles du Vent011 689 404
- Îles Sous-le-vent011 689 406
- Remote Archipelago011 689 409
Save contacts with the plus sign
For calling French Polynesia cell phones, a contact saved as +689 and the number works from any US mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 689
- Dial the number
Calling French Polynesia from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls French Polynesia for $0.63/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for French Polynesia, and no plan of the three includes it.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $5.00 + tax$0.34 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.34 landline · $0.43 mobile + tax with plan |
Want to call French Polynesia?
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When to call French Polynesia
The time now in French Polynesia, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November because the US moves its clocks and French Polynesia does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours behind New York
- November to March: 5 hours behind New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 3
Why a call to French Polynesia fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom any country, a call to French Polynesia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call French Polynesia from a US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +689, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to French Polynesia included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes French Polynesia in a plan
How much does it cost to call French Polynesia from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $5.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Îles du Vent(IDV) from the US?
For Îles du Vent(IDV), dial 011 689 404, then the 5-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call French Polynesia?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 689. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +689 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 689 and the number
Can I call French Polynesia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 689 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to French Polynesia
Why isn't my call going through to French Polynesia?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to French Polynesia: how to call French Polynesia from the US for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call French Polynesia from the US on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in French Polynesia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call French Polynesia landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 689, then the number
When is the best time to call French Polynesia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in French Polynesia. March to November: 6 hours behind New York. November to March: 5 hours behind New York
International call to French Polynesia: how do I call French Polynesia from the US?
Dial 011 689, then the number. From a mobile, +689 works too